New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM17: TV & FILM INDUSTRY TASK FORCE
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND RECOMMEND A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR ACTIVITIES OR SERVICES OFFERED OR RENDERED BY PERSONS OPERATING IN NEW MEXICO'S MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION AND PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRIES. WHEREAS, the motion picture, television and performing arts industries are important components of New Mexico's economy and workforce; and WHEREAS, artists and performers rely on professional services to obtain employment, develop careers, manage public presence and negotiate compensation; and WHEREAS, the term "talent management" is commonly used to describe activities or professional services provided in exchange for monetary compensation that include procuring or attempting to procure for monetary compensation: employment, career counseling or consulting, branding, publicity, social media and digital presence management, contract-related advising, referral services or casting-related services; and WHEREAS, persons commonly known as "talent agents" engage in procuring, offering, promising or attempting to procure employment or engagements for artists or performers, whether or not those persons are franchised by a labor organization; and HM Page WHEREAS, persons commonly known as "talent managers", in exchange for monetary compensation, but without regulatory standards, provide career guidance or representation and, in some cases, engage directly or indirectly in the procurement of employment; and WHEREAS, certain casting entities, including background casting companies and independent casting services not affiliated with recognized professional associations, …
Sponsors
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028) · primary sponsor
- John Block (R, HD-051)
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : HGEIC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HGEIC - Referrals: HGEIC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
Common questions
- What is HM17?
- HM17 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): TV & FILM INDUSTRY TASK FORCE.
- What is the status of HM17?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM17?
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM17?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=17&year=26
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